Cloudheath
Cloudheath is a small frontier town nestled in The Lowlands of Regalia. Once plagued by the Redbrands and the machinations of the Black Spider, it has since been liberated and made safe by the efforts of the adventuring party. Following the events of 1241EG, the town enjoys a period of recovery and modest prosperity, with new businesses like Wong Alestone's "The Bubbly's Taste" brewery contributing to its local economy. It now stands as a testament to the party's early triumphs and serves as a significant landmark in their campaign history.
History
The frontier town of Cloudheath is built on the ruins of a much older settlement. Hundreds of years ago, the old Cloudheath was a thriving human town whose people were firmly allied with the dwarves and gnomes of the Cloudheath Pact. However, the same orc horde that sacked the mines at Wave Echo Cave laid waste to the settlement, and Cloudheath was abandoned for centuries.
In the last five years, hardy settlers from the city of Runeshire and Koral Port have begun the hard work of reclaiming the ruins of Cloudheath. A bustling frontier settlement has grown up on the site of the old town, and is home to farmers, woodcutters, fur traders, and prospectors drawn by stories of gold and platinum in the foothills of the Draconian Mountains. During that time, more than a few bandits and brigands settled there as well, taking advantage of the fact that the area had no local lord or authority to chase them off. A gang known as the Redbrands had controlled Cloudheath for a short few months, extorting and bullying everyone in town. The gang was led by a mysterious figure known to the townsfolk as Glasstaff, later revealed to be Irano Albrek, a former ally of the Lord's Alliance.
The town was later saved by a mysterious group of adventurers, who later became known as the Crimson Eclipse.
Points of Interests
The largest trading post in Cloudheath.
One of the many Lionshield storefronts all around Gale.
Stonehill Inn
A modest Inn that started off small, but ever since Cloudheath's liberation, has grown from a modest six room Inn to a full fifteen room expansion, with growth coming.
Wong's Bubbly of Cloudheath
Previously the Sleeping Giant, this now famous landmark is one of the landmark destinations of Cloudheath.
Nearby Landmarks
Old Owl Well
Built thousands of years ago by a long-vanished empire, Old Owl Well is a ruined watchtower that now consists of little more than a few crumbling walls and the broken stump of a tower. In the tower’s courtyard stands an old well that still delivers clean, fresh water. Old Owl Well lies in the wild and rugged hills south of the Triboar Trail. The site is relatively easy to find and often serves as a resting point for travelers.
Ruins of Thundertree
Near the place where the Neverwinter River emerges from Neverwinter Wood stands the abandoned village of Thundertree. Once, this was a prosperous community on the outskirts of the forest, wealthy from the work of its woodcutters and trappers. Then thirty years ago, the eruption of Mount Hotenow to the north devastated Thundertree. In the wake of the natural disaster, a plague of strange zombies swept over the area, killing or driving off those who survived the eruption.
Conyberry
The town of Conyberry was sacked by barbarians years ago and now lies in ruins. The Triboar Trail runs right through the abandoned town. Agatha, once thought to be a ghostly legend, use to haunt the area, until Thane lifted the curse. This is also the inspiration for the famous Banshee's Lament, by Dandelion.
Wyvern Tor
Wyvern Tor was formerly inhabited by a vicious nest of wyverns, but they were slain by a group of Orcs. It became a perfect campsite for various Orc scouts of The Mardu.
Cragmaw Castle
An ancient long abandoned castle that was once ruled by a noble-dwarf wizard. In its decrepit state, it became a nesting ground for various bandits, but became too dangerous as goblins had taken up refuge there. It is now being commissioned for rebuilding with Harbin Wester overlooking the construction.